How to get the smell out of flip flops?

I have about 5 pairs of Reef flip flops (the ones with the nylon bands and foam/rubber base) and I wear them ALL the time. They start to smell after a while because of the hot, wet, sticky summer weather and my feet! lol...





What is a good way to wash them? Please do not tell me to buy new ones..they are about $25 a pop and are the ONLY flip flops I like because they do not give me blisters at all.





I've tried soaking them in hot water and soap, but the smell still remains! I think I might pop them in the washing machine!





Thanks!

How to get the smell out of flip flops?
Try sprinkling baking soda on them and let them sit overnight. Then, shake them out in the morning. You can also buy like a peppermint foot spray or any kind of odor-eliminating spray to use on them after you wear them. Hope this helps! : )
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Reply:put them in the microwave. wet them first. start with 30 seconds and go up from there to maybe 2 minutes (keep checking to make sure nothing is melting). this will kill odor causing bacteria.
Reply:hi, you could try 91% alcohol - this will kill the germs


i also use it as deodorant - and save a ton or money
Reply:what your thinking is right-at least puting them through the washer worked for me!
Reply:put together with dry tea leave after it dry
Reply:Place some anti-stat sheets in them, those used in dryers.
Reply:Foot Locker sells KIWI Fresh Force shoe freshener..use it on ur flipflops..I'm sure they will work.
Reply:Put them in the washin machine, but do NOT put them in the dryer. I've lost some flip flops and bras that way.... Try to get accustomed to some cheaper flip flops like the 2.50 ones at Old Navy. I have about 15 pairs of flip flops.
Reply:Try putting them in a plastic bag with baking soda. Give them a good shake and leave overnight.
Reply:when I'm not wearing mine i spray a little disinfecting spray in them and just let it dry in there. Ive been using Mr clean right now but you could try Lysol spray or febreze or something like that shoul help
Reply:wash um
Reply:I have Reefs, too! They're the best, huh? Anyway, I just take mine in the shower with me and let them really get soaked with body wash, shampoo, whatever. All the oils come off the shoe and it looks as good as new. Then I leave them in there to dry overnight. Best off all? They don't reek or smell at all by the end. If that doesn't work for you, it may just be your feet. Try some tinactin or go to a podiatrist if you're stumped.





I wouldn't pop them in the washing machine, because they are kind of flimsy. Just try the shower thing a couple of times. I swear-it works.
Reply:You can wash them with bleach and hot water in if the are white to kill bacteria. For the ones with colors you can use a detergent with a bleach alternative like Tide with bleach alternative, and Clorox 2 . Always in hot water to kill the bacteria.
Reply:Just rotate them, washing them once a week in laundry soap. Allow them to dry naturally. Don't put them in your drier. Don't worry about the smell. You are probably the only one who notices it.
Reply:I would soak them in a sink or tub of water and add 1 cup white disitlled vinegar. Vinegar is a great natural deodorizer. Or as others have mentioned, put them in the washer. Add 1 cup of vinegar to the wash. The vinegar smell dissipates as it dries. Let them air dry, do not put in dryer.
Reply:Wash them with baking soda and put over an air vent to dry quickly. That should take care of the smell. If you air vent dry them every night it will help keep the odor away. Slow drying aids in the formation of mold.



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